HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1856088-first-express-service-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average54.5% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (248) 881-2643, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1707824.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 11 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 15 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | IL | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2025 | IL | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | PA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 13, 2025 | MA | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| May 14, 2025 | PA | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 11, 2025 | IL | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2025 | IL | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2025 | PA | 1 | 17 | Yes |
| Jan 18, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 31, 2024 | PA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
56 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 72 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 12 | 80.4% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 12.5% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 7.1% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 39115ANSIN | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | IL | 0 | 3 |
| May 28, 2026 | Bloomingdale, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Hanover Park, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Broadview, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Adams Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Spencer, MA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Rutland Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 29, 2025 | Worcester, MA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Hanover Park, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Elmhurst, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1856088 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1707824 |
| Legal name | FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 180,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 9, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 18, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
U.S. Mail
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD
What does FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD (MC1707824), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking FIRST EXPRESS SERVICE LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1856088. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (248) 881-2643, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1707824, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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